'American Pie' on menu at third annual Best Years Expo

Legendary folk singer and songwriter Don McLean will headline GateHouse Media New England and Wicked Local’s third annual Best Years Expo on Oct. 21 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. The event is free.

McLean will not only be interviewed by this year’s emcees for the day, WCVB-TV and Me-TV co-anchors Maria Stephanos and Ben Simmoneau, he'll also perform a mini-concert that will include his iconic 1972 chart topper, “American Pie,” and other hits like “And I Love You So” and “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night).”

Presented by Steward Health Care, the Best Years Expo provides participants with a host of options to help them celebrate life in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. McLean’s mainstage appearance, which will include a meet-and-greet opportunity, will be just one highlight of the day, according to Ellen Bluestein, Event Marketing Manager for Wicked Local/GateHouse Media New England.

“Our annual Best Years Expos are becoming a great tradition. This year, we have new exhibitors, more entertainment, more programming, and more opportunities for interactivity – including games, floral demonstrations, and chair yoga,” says Bluestein. “And we’ll have a virtual golf simulator, too, for those hoping to brush up on their game before hitting the links this fall.”

Attendees can register to win guided tours for two of Gillette Stadium, in addition to an array of other door prizes. Those who pre-register will be on the “Fast Track” and automatically entered into one of two same-day stadium tour drawings. As well, pre-registrants can proceed directly into the expo space.

“And our house band, the Reminisants, will be with us all day,” says Bluestein.

In addition to the Reminisants – an oldies cover band specializing in jukebox favorites of the 1950s to the 1990s – singing impressionist George Lyons will be back for another year with his “Authentic Sinatra Tribute,” adding some traditional pop to the Best Years Expo music mix.